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Definition of strong-arm method - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- The company used a strong-arm method to close the deal.
- The politician's strong-arm method silenced the opposition.
- They resorted to a strong-arm method to enforce the rules.
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Expressions with strong
ability to eat or drink without feeling sick
He has a strong stomach and can eat anything.
area where someone is very skilled
Mathematics is his strong suit.
being together makes us powerful and effective
United we are strong, so let's work together.
something someone is not good at
Math is not his strong suit.
continuing to be healthy or successful
After 50 years, their friendship is still going strong.
continue to be healthy or successful
After 10 years, their business is still going strong.
be overly eager or assertive in social situations
He tends to come on strong at parties.
act in a way that is too forceful or intense
He came on too strong during the interview.
be able to handle unpleasant things
She can watch horror movies because she has a strong stomach.
very physically strong
He lifted the heavy box easily because he's strong as a bull.
act in a firm, strict, or uncompromising way
The school will take a strong line on cheating.
very strong and powerful like an ox
He is strong as an ox and can lift heavy weights easily..
person who guides or controls with firm and capable leadership
The strong hand at the tiller kept the team steady during crisis.
person or group providing strong leadership or control
The company needs strong hands on the tiller during the crisis.
complete something with a high level of performance
Despite a slow start, the team managed to finish strong.
remain firm and resolute
In the face of adversity, she chose to stand strong.
maintain physical strength
He exercises daily to stay strong.
solid foundation of knowledge or experience
She has a strong background in mathematics.
alcoholic beverage with high alcohol content
He ordered a strong drink at the bar.
ability to stay calm and not get scared easily
You need strong nerves to work in an emergency room.
skill or ability where someone excels
Mathematics has always been his strong point.
group with great power or ability
The strong team won the championship easily.
great determination to do something difficult
Her strong will helped her finish the race.
woman with mental resilience
She is a strong woman who overcame many challenges in her life.
Expressions with arm
distance about equal to a person's normal reach
Keep the fragile items at arm's length.
temporary loss of sensation in the arm from a blow
After the punch, he felt a dead arm.
influence or power that extends far
The long arm of the law caught up with him.
prepare with necessary tools or resources
We need to arm up with information before the meeting.
close enough to touch or grab
The remote control was within arm's reach on the table.
very high price for something, often in costs or payments
The new phone cost an arm and a leg.
keeping a safe distance from something
He kept the dog at arm's length.
feel so eager for something you would give up a lot
I'd give my right arm to meet her.
persuade someone to do something they resist
She had to bend his arm to get him to join.
the power or authority of the legal system
No one can escape the arm of the law.
be willing to sacrifice a lot
I’d give your right arm to land that job, wouldn’t you?
be accompanied by someone in a public place
He had a famous actress on his arm at the party.
very lengthy or extensive
The queue outside the stadium was long as his arm.
walking or moving while holding someone's arm
She arrived on his arm at the party.
stimulus or boost in energy or morale
The team's victory was a shot in the arm for the fans.
speak to someone for a very long time
She could talk my arm off about her travels.
persuade or pressure someone to do something
She had to twist his arm to get him to join.
prepare thoroughly for a challenge
She armed herself to the teeth for the final exam.
boost or stimulus for improvement
The new project was a bullet in the arm for the team.
narrow sea passage reaching into the land
The arm of the sea provided a sheltered harbor.
reject or ignore someone deliberately
She gave him the stiff arm at the party.
area easily reached by extending an arm
The remote control is within arm's reach.
the arm on the right side of the body
He injured his right arm during the game.
held between the arm and the side
She carried the book under her arm.
Expressions with method
simple method effective for immediate needs
We used a rough-and-ready method to fix the leak.
strategy of achieving goals by small, incremental steps
The team used the salami method to complete the project.
apparent chaos that has underlying order
His desk looks messy, but there's a method to the madness.
apparent chaos but with underlying purpose
Her desk looks messy, but there's method in her madness.
plan behind seemingly odd actions
Trust me—there's a method to my madness in this chaotic schedule..
hidden logic or reason behind strange actions
Don't worry, there is method in the madness.
logical reason behind seemingly irrational actions
His messy desk has a method to his madness.
apparent chaos hides a purposeful plan
His messy desk seems chaotic, but there's method in madness.
seemingly strange actions have a hidden purpose or plan
Don't worry, there's method in the madness.
way to pay for goods or services
Credit card is a common payment method.
technique to reduce stress and tension
Yoga is a popular relaxation method for stress relief.
strategies used by teachers to facilitate learning
The teacher used a new teaching method to engage students.
straightforward approach to problem-solving
She used the direct method to address the issue quickly.
preferred way to achieve a desired result
For pain relief, ibuprofen is the method of choice.
approach using various elements from different sources
The therapist used an eclectic method to treat her patients.
way to prevent pregnancy by tracking ovulation
They use the ovulation method of family planning to avoid pregnancy.
technique for prioritizing tasks by importance
She organized her tasks using the ABC method for efficiency.
specific way used to promote or sell products or services
Email newsletters are a popular marketing method for online stores.
systematic way to find answers using observation and experiments
The scientific method helps scientists test their ideas.
accounting method recording share of another company’s profit and loss
The company used the equity method to report its stake in the joint venture.
documented procedure describing how to test or measure something in detail
The laboratory followed an international test method to measure the material's strength.
birth control method involving withdrawal before ejaculation
They relied on the withdrawal method for contraception.
natural family planning by tracking basal body temperature
They use the basal body temperature method for contraception.
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- French:méthode musclée, ...
- German:Druckmethode, ...
- Italian:metodo coercitivo, ...
- Spanish:método de mano dura, ...
- Portuguese:método de coerção, ...
- Chinese:强硬手段, ...
- Japanese:強引な手法, ...
- Arabic:أسلوب قسري, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁיטַת כְּפִיָּה, ...
- Russian:силовой метод, ...
- Ukrainian:метод силового тиску, ...
- Hindi:दबाव की नीति, ...
- Bengali:জবরদস্তির পদ্ধতি, ...
- Catalan:mètode coercitiu, ...
- Czech:nátlaková metoda, ...
- Danish:tvangsmetode, ...
- Dutch:hardhandige methode, ...
- Greek:μέθοδος εξαναγκασμού, ...
- Hungarian:erőszakos módszer, ...
- Khmer:វិធីសាស្ត្រគាបសង្កត់, ...
- Korean:강압적 방법, ...
- Persian:روش قهری, ...
- Polish:metoda siłowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):método de intimidação, ...
- Romanian:metodă de forță, ...
- Swedish:hårdhänt metod, ...
- Thai:วิธีการบังคับ, ...
- Turkish:zorla yöntem, ...
- Vietnamese:biện pháp cưỡng chế, ...
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